In our August issue, Brian Gracon discusses retail operations transforming for survival. What have you done (or how do you plan) to transform your business to stay abreast in the ever changing flooring retail environment?

This month, we spoke to Steve Simonson, founder of iFloor, and Stuart Hirschhorn, research director of Catalina Research, about the future of online sales when it comes to floor covering. What are your thoughts about selling floor covering online?

Floor Trends recently checked in with retailers to see how laminate is faring in 2016. Some retailers have seen a slight increase in laminate sales this year, while others reported that units are likely down. How is laminate selling (or not) for you?

Over time, years of heavy lifting, running from one job site to another and exposure to chemicals can take a toll on installers’ bodies and health. In addition to making sure installers aren’t working without the proper personal protective equipment, what else can be done to ensure the physical wellbeing of installers?

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